January 9, 2010 (sat): Detroit Blues Society 2009 Detroit Blues Awards Ceremony and 25th Birthday Party - starting 9pm at Memphis Smoke: 100 Main Street, Royal Oak, MI. Free Admission. more info on DBS website
January 10, 2010 (sun): Detroit Blues Society International Blues Challenge Fundraiser - starting 3pm at Callahan's, 2105 South Blvd, Auburn Hills. $10 Admission and all proceeds go to the acts for their Memphis Trips. John Latini, Jake Bishop Band, The Crossroads Blues Band. more info on DBS website
January 14-15, 2010: (thurs-fri): 1st Annual Battle of the Fans - in West MI.
Come to the Whiskey Lounge and vote starting January 14 & 15, Adults 21 & up, $5 at the door, Prizes and Giveaways. Open to all local West Michigan bands and artists for a chance to showcase your music and talents. Gives your fans the opportunity to show their appreciation and vote for you to win! details at Paradox Promotions
January 15-16, 2010: (fri-sat): 16th Annual Anti-Freeze Blues Festival - in Ferndale (1 mile north of Detroit).
At the Magic Bag on Woodward Ave just north of 9 Mile Rd, ph# 248-544-1991. Doors open 7pm. Cost is $25 each day, portion of the proceeds benefits the Detroit Blues Society. tickets, directions, list of performers, click → Info
January 21, 2010 (thu): Mt Clemens Hip Hop Awards 2010 - at the Emerald Theatre, 31 N. Walnut, Mt. Clemens, MI (downtown Mt clemens). Doors at 5, show at 6pm-11pm, All Ages, $10 entry. Hosted by the Multitalented PeterP as he gives out coveted awards for Artist of the Year, Producer of the Year and more. Metro-Detroit artist performances and the show will be broadcasted LIVE at www.ustream.com/Studio57 with over 25,000 people watching and over 1000 in the building. for tickets, call 586-615-9239.
January 21-23, 2010 (thu-sat): Michigan Music Conference (MMC) - 5th Annual - in Grand Rapids (West MI).
official website: www.michiganmusicconference.org
Purpose of the conference is to provide an annual in-service opportunity for the professional development of Michigan music educators and to serve as a coordinating body for collaborative, inter-association initiatives in support of school music in Michigan.
January 22-23, 2010 (fri-sat): Cooper's Glen Music Festival - in Kalamazoo (West MI).
official website: www.coopersglen.com
approx 14 grassroots and acoustic performers, plus workshops and family activities. tickets $15 to $35.
January 29 - Feb 6, 2010: Ferndale Blues Festival - 9th Annual - in Ferndale (just north of Detroit).
official websites: www.ferndalebluesfestival.org and www.myspace.com/ferndalebluesfestival
Fest features "Live Blues" at many venues. On Friday and Saturday nights, there will be a shuttle bus running between all the venues. Festival donates proceeds to charity.
January 29-30, 2010: 33rd Ann Arbor Folk Festival - at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor.
official website: theark.org/ann_arbor_folk_festival.html
The Ark's largest annual fundraising event with some of the finest in traditional and contemporary artists. Each night will feature a blend of renowned and up-and-coming performers, providing audiences with the opportunity to hear popular artists working at the top of their field while discovering terrific new talent. All funds raised through the Festival benefit The Ark, Ann Arbor's non-profit home for folk, roots, and ethnic music.
January 30, 2010 (sat): Annual Bob Marley Birthday Bash - at the State Theatre in Kalamazoo. All Ages. Tickets can be purchased at the State Theatre or www.ticketmaster.com 269.373.7000.
February 3-7, 2010: 13th Annual Sphinx Competition and Finals Concert - in Ann Arbor and Detroit.
official information: www.sphinxmusic.org/programs/competition.html
Competition is open to all Junior High, High School, and College age Black and Latino string players residing in the U.S. The Finals Concert is hosted by the Detroit Symphony at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit.
February 5, 2010 (fri): Haiti Relief - a 12 Hour Open Mic with Live Worldwide Streaming - 4pm till 4am at the Phoenix Cafe in Hazel Park, located at 24918 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030 (just north of Detroit). Non-smoking, $5 Donation at the door. Show up and we will get you on. Please come out & play, sing, read poetry, perform magic or comedy, juggle or whatever else you may do. There is a full size piano on site. There will also be a Full KARAOKE system on site so ALL can be involved.
February 28, 2010 (sun): Entertainment Extravaganza Showcase - Free Admission. noon to 6 pm at UAW Local 735, 48055 Michigan Ave, Canton, MI (west of Detroit). Annual event featuring 2 stages of non-stop entertainment, variety of acts, great booking and networking opportunity. Everyone welcome! more info at Party Time Entertainment 734-620-0246 or www.partytimemusic.net
TBA 2010 (sat): Winners' Concert - Great Lakes Songwriting Contest 2008 - venue TBA, held last year at Trinity House Theatre in Livonia, MI (west of Detroit). located on 6 Mile Rd east of Haggerty Rd (near I-275). last year tickets were $12, $9 for members.
March 3-6, 2010 (wed-sat): Annual Metro Times Blowout - in Hamtramck (just north of Downtown Detroit).
official website: www.metrotimes.com/blowout
Probably the largest local music fest in the U.S., it showcases around 200 Michigan Music Artists at 15 venues over 4 nights. Tickets are wristbands, $20 each, advance or at the door. That one wristband will get you into each venue, every night including the Launch Party on wednesday at the Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick, located next to each other in Detroit. Thurs-Sat is all in Hamtramck. 2010 Schedule and Bands will be posted on website. Enjoy this All Local, Big-Time, Music Slavin', Venue Bar-Hopping good time! MUSICIANS NOTE: There is no fee for submitting a Blowout application.
March 13, 2010 (sat): Bluescasters CD Release Party - in Ann Arbor at Guy Hollerin's, which is inside the Ann Arbor Holiday Inn on Plymouth Road just west of US-23. We recorded our now released live CD at Hollerin's... and now we're gonna blow the proverbial doors offin da' joint with our CD Release Party! And if any of our musical friends come down... maybe we'll get them up on stage as well. www.thebluescasters.com
March 19-20, 2010 (wed-sat): WO-Stock 2010 Music Fest - in Holland (West Michigan).
official info: wostock.wordpress.com and coming soon:www.wostock.com
Annual event. Two nights, three stages, over 60 Bands, schedule posted. tickets single night $10, two nights $15.
March 19 through April 1, 2010: Assembly Line Concert II - Second Shift - in Ferndale (just north of Detroit).
official website: www.assemblylineconcert.com
"A 13 day, 312 hour, non-stop tribute to The American Worker and Manufacturing". In 2009, the Assembly Line Concert set a Guinness World Record for concert longevity, at 288 non-stop hours.
March 21, 2010 (sun): Trenton Roar on the River Battle of the Bands 2010 - in Southgate (Downriver Detroit).
official information: www.trentonroarontheriver.com/rock_the_river.htm
Held at Crystal Gardens, 16703 Fort Street, Southgate, MI. 734-285-2210. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at door. Three BOTB winners will be determined by the Audience in addition to judges, so everyone's vote counts! The Finale for the winner will battle it out at the Rack and Roll in Riverview on June 11th. That winner will open main event on July 24th at Elizabeth Park, Trenton, MI.
TBA 2010 (sat): Pickin' on Cystic Fibrosis
official websites: www.pickinoncf.com and www.myspace.com/pickinoncf
Enjoy a day of great bluegrass music and benefit Cystic Fibrosis research for one low price. Tickets usually $15 for adults, $10 for ages 16 and under.
April 16, 2010 (fri): Detroit Music Awards 2010 - DMA Ceremony & Show in Downtown Detroit.
official websites: www.detroitmusicawards.net and www.myspace.com/mcmf
Big Time Annual Awards Ceremony presented by the Motor City Music Foundation (MCMF). This night is all about meeting and congratulating our incredibly talented local musicians in grand style! It's a glorious night with award presentations, live performances, music biz movers and shakers in attendance, access to local music information. 2009 Ticket info - public invited general admission $20, up to $1,000 for a VIP table, details on website including scheduled performers and information for sponsorships and vendor booths. Held at The Fillmore Detroit, formerly the State Theatre.
April 23 to May 9, 2010: Gilmore Keyboard Festival - in West Michigan.
official websites: www.thegilmoreiscoming.com and www.gilmore.org/festival.asp
"The Gilmore's biennial festival presents two weeks of astonishing keyboard performances across West Michigan – a festival that celebrates the joy and power of music in concerts, recitals, chamber music performances, lectures, master classes, and film."
April 29-30 and May 1, 2010 (thu-sat): North American International Banjo Convention - at the Doubletree Hotel in Dearborn (west side of Detroit). information at: www.banjohangout.org and www.naibanjo.com
May 1, 2010 (sat): Annual Rock-N-Reggae Bash - at Salt River Acres in Oil City (Mid-MI, between Midland & Mt. Pleasant at 926 Greendale Rd, off M-20)
official websites: www.rocknreggae.net and www.rocknreggaebash.com
Tickets $25 advance, at the gate $40 (if available). Salt River Acres takes great pride in presenting the best in regional and national performers. Remember to bring chairs, coolers welcome, small personal grills only, bring sunscreen or suntan lotion and don’t forget its Michigan and can get cool in the evening, remember to bring warm clothes to put on when the sun goes down. Rental Trucks always welcome. No pets, furniture, fires, or large grills. Transportation available to and from event cheap for CMU students from Chippewa Cab. more info on websites or call 989-631-0817.
May 8-11 & 15-16, 2010: Bach Festival Week in Kalamazoo (West Michigan).
official information at www.kzoo.edu/bach/bachfestivalweek.htm
May 14-16, 2010 (fri-sun): WYCD Detroit Downtown Hoedown - 28th Annual - in downtown Detroit.
official information including artist lineup will be on → wycd.com
Held at Hart Plaza, the 99.5 WYCD country music fest includes established & new artists "and is widely recognized as the largest Country Music show of its kind in the world."
May 14-16, 2010 (fri-sun): Annual Mayfest Bluegrass Music Festival in Lowell (West Michigan).
official information when posted: www.wmbma.org/events.html
Sponsored by West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association, it features a national act and some local and regional bluegrass groups, plus workshops. "There will be plenty of picking and grinning throughout the festival grounds all weekend. Our festival is known for some great parking lot picking and the pickin' can go on in fair weather or foul."
May 14, 2010 (fri): The Emerald Theatre and 89X Presents& Michigan Music Festival 2010 - 18 & older. details
May 22, 2010 (sat): MI Funk Concert - in Lansing.
official information: www.facebook.com/pages/MI-Funk/241537286190?ref=ts
2pm - 12am, Tickets $20, Must be 21. location: City Lot 56 - Corner of Grand River & Turner Street, Old Town Lansing, MI 48906. The producers of the Lansing Jazzfest & Old Town Bluesfest announce the first annual Mi FUNK. An incredible addition to the outdoor music scene in Lansing. It will feature 5 Michigan Old School FUNK bands, an expansive beverage tent highlighting Michigan beers and wine, local food vendors and the unmistakable sounds of FUNK beating through the streets of historic Old Town Lansing.
May 29-31, 2010 (sat-mon): Movement Electronic Music Festival - in Downtown Detroit at Hart Plaza.
official website: www.myspace.com/detroitmusicfest
Internationally recognized Annual Memorial Day weekend event now produced by Paxahau. Fest will feature almost 100 artists on four stages. Early Bird Presale Tickets are $40. Movement is also known as "Detroit's Electronic Music Fest" and was formerly called "FUSE-in: Detroit's Electronic Movement" and "Detroit Techno Fest".
TBA 2010 (thu-sat): Jackson Blues Festival - in Jackson (Mid-MI)
official information at jazzthug.tripod.com/SDP/JBFest.html
held at the Jackson County Airport, $2 Admission each day, brought to you by Slipped Disc Productions.
June 5-20, 2010: Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival - in Southeast Michigan.
official website: www.greatlakeschambermusic.com
14th season. two weeks, 20 concerts, various locations. "world-class musicians performing classical and contemporary chamber works in beautiful venues".
June 10-12, 2010 (thu-sat): Leslie Bluegrass Festival - at the Wheel Inn Campground (south of Lansing).
official website: www.marshallbluegrass.com/home22
17th Annual in 2010, at least 10 bands. tickets $15 to $30, children under 12 free with parents. camping available. 240 Fogg Rd, Leslie, MI.
June 11-13, 2010 (fri-sun): Nor-East'r Music & Arts Festival - 8th Annual - in Mio (southeast of Gaylord).
official website: www.noreastr.net
annual event. tickets cost $10 to $50, depending on day or weekend passes, bought in advance, etc. Presented by the AuSable Valley Nor-East'r Association of Folk (AVNAF).
June 12, 2010 (sat): FreeMusic Festival - in Freeland (Mid/East MI).
official website: www.theFreeMusicFest.com
10 Bands plus solo artists between sets, Noon till dark. Tittabawassee Park, 9200 Midland Rd, Freeland MI. FreeMusic Festival is an all original, FREE admission, music and arts celebration bringing you the best local original music along with art and food vendors, kids activities and more! Bring your family, bring a cooler and spend a day in the park with us…
June 17-19, 2010 (thu-sat): Island Festival - in Kalamazoo (south of Grand Rapids).
official websites: www.islandfestkalamazoo.com and www.myspace.com/islandfestival
15th annual in 2010, reggae music. The Island Festival presents international, national, regional, and local talent and is the largest celebration of the Caribbean culture in Michigan.
June 18-20, 2010 (fri-sun): Music at Belleville National Strawberry Festival - in Belleville (west of Detroit).
official website: www.nationalstrawberryfest.com
annual event. Downtown area has 3 stages of live entertainment. Variety of local bands and artists are featured and their schedules will be posted, plus "Strawberry Idol" singing competition.
June 19-20, 2010 (thu-sat): Hot Blues and BBQ / Detroit Blues Challenge 2010 - in Oxford (north of Detroit).
official website: www.hotbluesandbbq.com
5th annual, Free Admission Both Days. 3 events starting with the kickoff concert on Friday evening, followed by Detroit Blues Challenge starting at noon on Saturday, and the core festival beginning at 4pm on Saturday. Event is part of a series of competitions in which winning acts advance to the next round, with the ultimate goal of sending one band from Metro Detroit to the National Blues Competition in Memphis, Tenn.
June 19, 2010 (sat): Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival - in Brethren, MI (northwest lower peninsula).
official web page: www.spiritofthewoods.org/festival.html
Annual, Free Admission.
June 24-26, 2010 (thur-sat): Charlotte Bluegrass Festival - in Charlotte (lower Mid-MI).
official website: www.wilderbluegrassfestival.com/charlotte.htm
38th annual in 2010. "The Oldest Continuous Bluegrass Festival in Michigan". tickets $35 to $65 per-person, children under 12 free with parents. camping available. Eaton County Fairgrounds, S Cochran St., Charlotte, MI.
June 24-27, 2010 (thu-sun): "Above The Bridge" Songwriters Weekend - in the U.P.
official information: Erickson Center for the Arts
Offers songwriters, musicians and music lovers alike, not only three days of great food, a cozy atmosphere and an inviting place to lay a weary head, but it is also be a weekend of songwriting, open-stage time, musical workshops, performances, good times.
June 24 - July 4, 2010: Muskegon Summer Celebration - in Muskegon (West Michigan).
official website: www.summercelebration.com
Annual music fest. "11-day all star music extravaganza complete with family fun for all ages." 11-day passes $129, 10-day pass $90+. National and local music acts.
June 25-26, 2010 (fri-sat): Alpena Blues Festival - Annual - in Alpena (northeast lower peninsula).
official website: www.alpenablues.com
At the Alpena County Fairgrounds which has a covered stage & grandstand, also has camping sites.
June 26, 2010 (sat): White’s Bar Summer Music Fest A-Go-Go! - in Saginaw (East MI).
official website: www.whitesmusicfest.com
held at White’s Bar – 2609 State Street, Saginaw, MI. 4th Annual, 2pm – 2am, 12 bands, Tickets only $5. for more information and list of bands, visit the website.
June 26-27, 2010 (sat-sun): Jazzin' on Jefferson - 7th Annual - in Detroit (near Grosse Pointe Park).
official website: www.jazzinonjefferson.com
6th Annual. Street festival featuring three stages of entertainment, mostly jazz and blues.
TBA 2010 (fri-sat): Rockin Blues Cruise - Annual - in Eastpointe (just north of Detroit).
no website, see info published April 10th on The Macomb Daily. Event is presented by the Eastpointe Rotary Club ph# 586-445-4406, and is associated with the annual Cruisin' Gratiot car cruise.
TBA 2010 (sat): Annual Benefit Concert for Summer Wind Farms Animal Sanctuary - in Brown City (bottom of Thumb). information: www.swfsanctuary.org
Annual family friendly tour & concert fundraiser. Cost is $15 per-person, kids under 10 get in free. "Our facility sits on 140 acres and is home to over 200 animals. We are a non-profit, USDA Licensed sanctuary for exotic birds, animals and reptiles."
TBA 2010 (fri-sun): Music at Stars and Stripes Festival - in Mount Clemens (northeast of Detroit).
official website: www.starsandstripesfest.com and music schedule
FREE admission. Performances by national and local bands, over 75 performances, four stages. Plus there's art, fireworks and more.
Music at Detroit Festival of the Arts not in 2009, might be back in 2010.
official website: www.detroitfestival.com - skipping 2009 due to major construction in the area.
Rothbury Music Festival Cancelled for 2010
official website: www.rothburyfestival.com
Held at the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury (Western MI). Many music genres, national and local music acts.
TBA 2010 (wed-sat): Detroit Symphony Orchestra Annual Salute To America - in Dearborn (Metro Detroit).
Held in Greenfield Village, part of The Henry Ford. general admission $22.50.
TBA 2010 (wed-sun): Music at Comerica CityFest - in Detroit (formerly called Comerica TasteFest).
official web site: www.newcenter.com/cityfest/info.htm
FREE Admission. International, regional and local musical acts on four stages. performing schedule will be posted.
TBA 2010 (thu-sun): Cedar Polka Fest - in Cedar (Northwest MI).
Admission $5 to $20. several days of polka music, dancing, food, beverages and a parade on saturday. Annual festival is held late June or early July. [info when available].
July 8-10, 2010 (thu-sat): Kalamazoo Blues Festival (KBF) in Kalamazoo (West MI).
official web page: www.kvba.org/blog/?page_id=206
2 stages, 23 acts, national acts and the regions best blues talent. Put on by the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association (KVBA), held at the Arcadia Festival Site. Fest held annually in July. Three-day passes are $20 in advance (a savings of $11 over purchase-per-day gate cost).
July 9-10, 2010 (fri-sat): Michigan Elvisfest - in Ypsilanti.
official website: www.mielvisfest.org
Annual event. Tickets: Friday (5 PM to Midnight): $15 per person, Saturday (Noon to Midnight): $20 per person, Children 12 years and under admitted free. Discount tickets will be available online. "One of The Largest Elvisfest Concerts in North America! This not a contest but a true concert with spectacular performances, from the first act to the last act, by the best professional Elvis Tribute Artists in North America." includes local.
July 10, 2010 (sat): Music at Michigan Vet Fest - at Dearborn Elks Club Post 1945 (west side of Detroit).
official websites: www.michiganvetfest.org and www.myspace.com/vetfest
Michigan Veterans Festival starts at noon. Free admission, 100% of proceeds goes to help veterans in need. Fest 2010 features at least 14 Live bands on 2 stages, many special guests, Ceremonies honoring Michigan Veterans, Prizes, raffles, giveaways, the Michigan Harley Riders Bike Run Cruisin Michigan Ave, more. Elks Club is located at 25000 Michigan Ave, between Telegraph Rd and Beech Daly.
July 12-18, 2010 (mon-sun): Common Ground Music Festival - in downtown Lansing.
official website: www.commongroundfest.com
Annual event. "The featured component of Common Ground - top-shelf, national musical performers - will occupy two (2) main stages each night. Keeping with the design of the event, the headline shows will spotlight numerous contemporary musical formats including: Country, Classic Rock, New Rock and R&B. While the best available national talent will top-off each night of the festival, a variety of local, regional and other national performers will ignite other festival stages with non-stop music of all kinds throughout the Festival."
July 15-17, 2010 (thu-sat): Beaver Island Music Festival - on Beaver Island, near Charlevoix.
official website: www.beaverislandmusicfestival.com
11+ music artists. festival promotes variety and tradition of all music and art. camping available. tickets are required and available online, advance discount tickets available, camping-shuttle-ferry-air tickets also available online.
July 16-18, 2010 (fri-sun): Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival - in Marquette (U.P.).
official website: www.hiawathamusic.org
32nd Annual. "Event features traditional-music styles that include bluegrass, old-time, Cajun, Celtic, acoustic blues and folk - including singer/songwriters - and dance. Mainstage acts include nationally known performers as well as regional and local favorites. The Festival also has special areas for children and teens with organized activities and performances designed for those age groups."
TBA 2010 (sun): Michigan Jazz Festival - in Livonia at Schoolcraft College (west of Detroit).
official website: www.michiganjazzfestival.homestead.com
noon to 9:30pm. annual event features real jazz, not "pop crossover" stuff. Held on the 3rd Sunday in July.
July 22-24, 2010 (thu-sat): Marshall Bluegrass Festival - in Marshall at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds.
official website: www.marshallbluegrass.com/home2
10+ bands, band scramble, more. tickets $15 to $30, Children under 12 Free w/parents. camping available.
TBA 2010 (thu-sat): Idlewild Music Fest - in Idlewild (West MI).
official web page: www.historicidlewild.com/Idlewild%20Fest.htm
Annual. Rediscovering our musical roots on Williams Island. Bring your lawn chair for great entertainment in the majestic outdoor setting on Idlewild Lake. Music, Food & Vendors. Blues & Soul, Reggae, R&B, Jazz. 2008 Tickets were $10/day (Fri Sat) advance, $15/day gate. Children under 12 free. For tickets and info: 231-745-7712.
TBA 2010 (fri-sun): Blissfest - in Harbor Springs (northwest tip of lower peninsula).
details on: www.blissfest.org
29th Annual in 2009. Folk & Roots Festival, all ages. Fest has Retro and Nouveau Roots music and will include Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Celtic, Folk, Jazz, Latin, Ethnic and World music and dance. Weekend Tickets $30 to $85, camping available for $18 to $25.
TBA 2010 (sat): Flint Folk Music Festival - Annual - in Flint. 2009 Info
TBA 2010 (sat): Flint Motorcycle Club Annual Battle of The Bands (Music Fest) - in Otisville (next to Flint).
official website: flintmotorcycleclub.com/battleofthebands.html
10th Annual. 2008 Presale Tickets: $5, Gate $10. Join us for a day of great Michigan musical entertainment, provided by great local Michigan musicians. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for maximum comfort. No Pets - No Coolers - No Children.
TBA 2010 (sat-sun), 2008: Concert of Colors - Annual Diversity Festival - in downtown Detroit.
official website: www.concertofcolors.com
FREE admission, held in and around the Max M Fisher Music Center on Wooward Ave. Features musical acts from around the world including some local. Attracts over 100,000 people, 3 stages.
TBA 2010 (fri-sat): Heatstock Blues Festival and Pig Roast - in Fostoria (near Lapeer, northwest of Detroit).
for information (when available): No Cover Productions. tickets $30 (day) or $40/$50 (two day). approximately 13 blues acts and two all-star jam sessions, lots of food. camping available.
TBA 2010 (sat): Suttons Bay Blues Festival - in Suttons Bay (northwest lower peninsula).
official websites: www.suttonsbaybluesfestival.com and suttonsbayarea.com 2009 page
noon till 9pm. tickets $20 in advance, $25 at gate.
TBA 2010 (sun): 89X Annual Birthday Bash - website: www.89xradio.com
TBA 2010 (wed-sat): Michigan 50's Festival - in Novi (northwest of Detroit).
official website: michigan50sfestival.org
21st Annual was in 2008. 2009 CANCELED due to poor economy, was scheduled for July 22-25, 2009. Nightly 50's Rock & Roll, admision up to around $10 per-person.
TBA 2010 (thur-sat): Sterlingfest Art and Jazz Fair in Sterling Heights (just north of Detroit). 28th in 2009, Sterlingfest mixes the tradition of an arts &crafts fair with a jazz and blues stage, a Suds'n'Sounds stage, Top 40 entertainment, AT&T Kidzfest children's activities and entertainment stage, a family midway, local restaurateurs and a main national headliner stage.
July 28-30, 2010 (wed-fri): 32nd Annual Salt River Bluegrass Festival - at Salt River Acres in Oil City (Mid-MI, between Midland & Mt. Pleasant at 926 Greendale Rd, off M-20)
official websites: www.saltriveracres.net and www.saltriverbluegrass.com
Annual event at Salt River Acres Campground. Tickets are $45 in advance of the event. Daily Tickets available at the gate. Salt River Acres takes great pride in presenting the best in regional and national performers. Hot Showers, Flush Toilets, Power & Water Hook-ups, Children’s Playground, Workshops, Parkin’ Lot Pickin’, Children’s Activities, Musician Workshops. Remember to bring chairs, coolers welcome. more info on websites or call 989-631-0817.
July 29 - Aug 1, 2010 (thur-sun): Woodtick Music Festival - in the U.P.
official website: www.woodtickfestival.com
Annual. "Woodtick Music Festival is a home-grown, Upper Peninsula style shindig featuring a variety of regional and not so regional bands who all have one thing in common .... they're damn good!"
TBA 2010 (fri-sat): Music at St. Clair Riverfest - in St. Clair (north of Detroit).
official website: www.stclairriverfest.com and music schedule
FREE admission.
TBA 2010 (fri-sat): Saugatuck-Douglas Jazz Festival - in West MI.
official website: www.s-djazz.com
Tickets $20 to $70 per-person, depending on venue, jazz performers, or combo tickets. List of performers and schedule are posted on website.
August 6-7, 2010 (sat): Riverfolk Music & Arts Festival - in Manchester (a little southwest of Ann Arbor).
official website: www.riverfolkfestival.org
8th Annual. "Known for its peaceful atmosphere, this award-winning festival of traditional folk, bluegrass and world music continues to evolve, and features new creative artists, an array of music and dance workshops, giant mural paintings, stage shows and wonders for the kids that include instrument-making, face painting, water maze, more. Festival will also be kicking off its first annual Old-Time Fiddle Competiton. Night before is Riverfolk Unplugged, an opportunity to mingle with festival artists and performers during this outdoor pre-festival dance and dinner party."
August 6-8, 2010 (fri-sun): Dunegrass - in Empire (northwest lower peninsula).
official website: www.dunegrass3.org
18th year. The Sleeping Bear Dunegrass Festival has 32 bands, camping, food and beverage and local arts and crafts. Lineup amd musician info is on website, styles are roots, acoustic, cajun, blues, some others. Early Bird tickets are $59.95 each, much higher at the gate. More than 20 acres of property for parking. Camping is $25 for the entire weekend.
August 7, 2010 (sat): Great Lakes Irish Music Festival - in Comstock Park (West MI).
official website: www.greatlakesirishmusicfestival.com
Location: Fifth Third Ballpark, 4500 West River Dr, Comstock Park, MI 49321. phone 616-784-4131. Come enjoy great music, gourmet Irish food, vendors and the Art at the Ballpark art fair. Rebel Songs to Celtic Rock. Tickets $12 for adults, $1 for children 3-12.
August 13-15, 2010 (fri-sun): Great Lakes Folk Festival - in East Lansing.
official website: www.greatlakesfolkfest.net
annual festival. free. "includes 100 musicians or dancers in groups who perform at least twice and sometimes as many as four times over the weekend, traditional and other food vendors, craft vendors and many other individual artists/demonstrators. There are five performance stages (including one with a 2,400 sq. ft. dance floor), ..."
August 13-15, 2010 (fri-sun): Music at Milford Memories Summer Festival - in Milford (northwest of Detroit).
entertainment and music info on: www.milfordmemories.com/1/mm/entertainment.asp
annual festival with over 200,000 attendees. variety of events and activities.
August 13-22, 2010: Cheeseburger in Caseville - 12th Annual - (Caseville is in Michigan's thumb).
official website: www.cheeseburgerincaseville.org [info 2]
Caseville is transformed into Key North for this 10 days festival that celebrates the lifestyle and music made popular by Jimmy Buffett. Adults and kids alike will enjoy the music of over a dozen performers and bands. Event features the "Parade of Tropical Fools", Best Cheeseburger Contest, more.
August 14, 2010 (sat): Dirt Fest 14 Music and Culture Festival - at Birch Run Expo Center (north of Flint).
official website: www.dirtfest.com
Annual festival, many bands, 4 stages "celebrating a collaboration of MANY different styles of music. Metal, punk, alternative, emo, hip-hop, hardcore, grind, indie, pop, and more showcasing the progression of established favorites, while giving amazing up-and-comers a chance to make their mark." tickets $20 in advance, $29 at the gate.
TBA 2010: Detroit Youth Blues Challenge - 1st Annual in 2009, Entry Deadline was August 31, 2009.
TBA 2010 (sat): Flint Rock Fest - in Flint.
official websites: www.flintrockfest.com and myspace.com/flintfest
A FREE, all ages rockin' family event with around 16 bands, held at Kearsley Park, 900-971 Kearsley Park Blvd, Flint, MI 48503, from noon-10pm then the afterparty at Corunna Road Bar, 3110 Corunna Rd, Flint, MI 48503. This is a rain or shine, no alcohol event (drinking starts at the after party).
TBA 2010 (tue-sun): Michigan Womyn's Music Festival in Northern Michigan.
official website: www.michfest.com
Intergenerational tribe of womyn come together to make music, art, performance and community.
TBA 2010 (thu-sat): Unity Festival (Unity Christian Music Festival) - in West MI.
official website: sites.advancedministry.com/unitymusicfestival
TBA 2010 (fri-sat): CowPie Blues Festival - in Alaska, MI (a little southeast of Grand Rapids).
official website: www.cowpiebluesfestival.com
many bands, presented by the Michigan Heritage Music Association, "The CowPie", is now a two day annual event ending on the second Saturday in August. Music, crafts, food and camping. Festival is held on a forty acres farm, tents are brought in, no pets allowed, tickets available June 1st.
TBA 2010 (fri-sun): Bluegrass In The Park - in Atlanta, MI (northeast lower peninsula)
official website: www.bluegrassinthepark.com
At Briley Township Park on the Thunder Bay River. "All bluegrass musicians welcome!" Entry charge for spectators is a free will donation to the Festival Fund to help with expenses, bring your own lawn chair. Vendors with music wares welcome. Features individual competitions (with cash prizes) in guitar, banjo, fiddle and mandolin; band competition and band scramble, parkin' lot pickin' all weekend. Held annualy on the first full weekend in August rain or shine.
TBA 2010 (fri-sun): Grand Marais Music and Arts Festival - 28th Annual - in the U.P. (upper peninsula)
official website: grandmaraismichigan.com/MusicFestival/index.htm
Bluegrass, Blues, Classic Rock, Americana, Rockabilly, Jazz/Rock, Acoustic, more. An open mic second stage, artisans, food vendors, fun for the whole family, on-site camping available. Tickets at the gate: $10 to $35, Children 12 and under Free when accompanied by an adult, camping extra.
TBA 2010 (fri-sun): Flint Jazz Festival - Annual - in Flint.
information at www.geneseefun.com/event/cat/music
Held in Riverbank Park in downtown Flint, festival provides a venue for local talent and also gives attendees a chance to see regional and national headliners perform.
TBA 2010 (thu-sat): Milan Bluegrass Festival - Annual - in Milan (Southeast MI).
official website: www.wilderbluegrassfestival.com/milan.htm
tickets $35 to $65 per-person, children under 12 free with parents.
TBA 2010 (thu-sun): Farmfest 09 - in Johannesburg (northern lower peninsula).
official website: www.farm-fest.com
Annual four day traditional music festival, a musician's playground. Gates open on Thursday. Main stage music begins on Friday. Drum Kiva, Fire circle jams, Parkin lot pickin, candle light labryinth walk, 2nd stage open mic, Blow your Face off harmonica contest, dances till 2am, kids stuff, workshops, great food, sacred land. Admission will be by donation ($50 suggested by not requierd).
TBA 2010: Frankenmuth Summer Music Fest - in Frankenmuth (East/Mid MI).
official information: www.frankenmuthfestivals.com/?page_id=4
22nd, annual festival.
TBA 2010 (sat): Geek Aid 2009 - in Grand Rapids (West Michigan).
official websites: www.geekaidmich.com and myspace
Free Event open to all. Features a family-oriented activity with an eclectic mix of musicians, artists, beer tent, more. All proceeds will go to support education through the Geek Aid Scholarship Fund.
TBA 2010 (thu-sun): Thrive Music Festival and Carnival - in Farmington Hills (just northwest of Detroit).
official website: www.thrivefest.com
Over 60 bands for all ages. Free Admission and Parking, many family activities, carnival rides cost extra.
TBA 2010 (fri-sat): Lansing Bless Fest - in Lansing at Riverfront Park.
official website: www.mediamessengers.org/blessfest.html
5th Annual Free Christian Rock, Country and Hip Hop Concert Festival. Fri. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. & Sat.: 12 p.m.-10 p.m.
TBA 2010 (fri-sat): Sky Festivals Southwest Michigan Jazz Fest - in Battle Creek at the Sports Page.
official website: www.skysfestivals.com
Two days of non-stop Jazz music, entertainment, games, food, drinks and fun for everyone. Both Friday and Saturday also include fun activities for children such as arts and crafts, bouncy toys and instrument workshops with some of the musicians. Tickets $7 at the door, $5 in advance.
TBA 2010 (fri-sun): Hoxeyville Music Festival - in Hoxeyville (just west of Cadillac off M-55).
official website: www.hoxeyville.com
3 day event featuring many state, regional and national acts with rustic camping sites for RV's and campers, food and craft vendors, kids area with special music and crafts, canoe trips, music workshops given by many of the performers and an open mic stage all in a beautiful north woods setting.
TBA 2010 (tue): Music Showcase to Benefit the Homeless Citizens of Detroit ("Song for Shelter") - in the Jazz Cafe at Music Hall, 350 Madison Ave, Detroit, MI 48226. phone 313-887-8501. Tickets are $10. "Song for Shelter" will showcase a number of local jazz and soul artists, proceeds to benefit Cass Community Social Services.
TBA 2010 (fri-sat): Music at Lebfest - Lebanese Festival in Northville (northwest of Detroit).
official website: www.lebanesefestival.org
Baalbeck-style concert on the main stage (bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on) and other live entertainment. plus Authentic Lebanese Cuisine, International Artisans, Ethnic Bazaar & Market, Cultural Displays, more.
TBA 2010 (fri-sun): Porcupine Mountains Music Festival - in the U.P. (upper peninsula)
official website: www.porkiesfestival.org
Annual festival held in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. 3 days of music, over 30 artists on 2 outdoor stages, featuring folk, blues, bluegrass and contemporary music from top-class nationally touring artists, up and coming Michigan artists, and regional performers. 2008 Tickets were $30 to $70. However, there are advance ticket discounts.
TBA 2010 (fri-sun): Blues By The Bay - 8th Annual - in East Tawas (Lake Huron shoreline, East MI).
official website: www.bluesbythebaytawas.com
Three day blues festival presented by the Tawas Bay Blues Society (TBBS). tickets $20, includes all 3 days, children free. Performance Schedule is on website.
TBA 2010 (sat-sun): Music at the Peoples Arts Festival - in Detroit.
3rd annual in 2009. Free Admission, Over 40 Bands and Performers at this festival devoted to all aspects of the art community, encompassing art, music, film and the rebirth of Detroit. held at the Russell Industrial Center.
TBA The Potato Extravaganza - in the Port Huron/Thumb area.
official website: www.myspace.com/thepotatoextravaganza
2nd in 2008, advance tickets were $10. An all day event featuring over 20 Michigan bands, plus art exhibits, vendors, more.
TBA Silver Maple Music Festival - in Comstock Park (West MI).
former website: www.silvermaplemusicfestival.com
TBA (tue-thur): Mackinac Music Festival - on Mackinac Island (top of lower peninsula).
official web page: www.mackinacartscouncil.org/music.htm
4th Annual in 2008, 3 days of music at various locations on Mackinac Island. Most events were free, some required tickets.
TBA (sat-sun): "The Gathering" Acoustical Guitar Festival - in Trenton (just south of Detroit).
Annual Free two day event, local acoustic guitar groups and individuals, open mic format.
TBA (fri-sun): Thumbfest - in Lexington (in Michigan's Thumb).
official website: www.bluewaterfolk.org/thumbfest
Free Admission, features Three Main Stages, Dance Hall, Jam Site, Workshops, Kid's Area, Song Circle Craft Area.
Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival Cancelled Till Further Notice
official website: www.a2bluesjazz.org. Founded in 1969, was held almost annually. Due to lack of funding, last one held in 2007.
TBA 2010 (fri-sat): The Jamboree - in Ypsilanti (west of Detroit, near Ann Arbor).
official website: www.the-jamboree.com
An outdoor festival celebrating the best music, food and art found in Washtenaw County. Family-friendly Music Festival with Bluegrass, Roots, Americana, other Regional Acts. Tickets at the gate: Friday $15, Saturday $20.
TBA 2010 (fri-mon): Detroit International Jazz Festival - in Downtown Detroit on the Riverfront.
official website: www.detroitjazzfest.com
Annual Detroit Jazz Fest. Free Admission, Six stages, Jazz & American music.
TBA 2010 (fri-mon): Arts, Beats & Eats Festival in Royal Oak (just north of Detroit).
official website: www.artsbeatseats.com
Annual fest, $2 Admission each day. Oakland County's Summer Festival, 150+ music acts, 150 artists, many restaurants. held every Labor Day Weekend. Festival moves from Pontiac to Royal Oak in 2010.
TBA 2010 (sat-sun): Marquette Area Blues Fest - in Marquette (U.P., upper peninsula)
official website: www.marquetteareabluessociety.org with 6th Annual - 2009 info
Marquette Area Blues Society (MABS) Annual Blues Festival in the Upper Peninsula includes 10 scheduled main performances, music workshops, dance workshops, post-festival parties. Tickets: Daily $25 (gate only), weekend $40 available till Aug 29th, children 14 and under free.
TBA 2010 (fri-sun): Wheatland Music Festival - Annual - in Remus (Mid-Michigan).
official website: www.wheatlandmusic.org
Festival held the first weekend after Labor day in September. 160-acre festival site, juried arts and crafts show, raffle, children's activities, teen and young adult activities, instrument and dance workshops, music, food. Impromptu jam sessions can be found throughout the campgrounds all weekend long. Weekend tickets sold in advance only, Sunday only tickets are available at the gate.
TBA 2010 (sat): Dally in the Alley - Music - in Detroit.
official website: www.dallyinthealley.com
32nd Year. 4 stages featuring many styles of music, plus a local artists gallery. rain date is Sept 13th.
TBA 2010 (sat): Annual Smokin' Jazz & Barbecue Blues Festival - in Downtown Brighton (northwest of Detroit). information when available: Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce event calendar
Free Admission. "Not only does this event bring you authentic jazz, blues and zydeco, but it also offers some of the tastiest barbecue this side of the Mason/Dixon line."
TBA 2010 (sun): Sing Out for a Cure - 2-9pm at the Eagle's Hall on 4700 N Grand River, in Lansing (just west of the airport). Benefit fundraiser for ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Proceeds go to ALS Therapy Development Institute (www.als.net). 6 Great Bands, Food & Cash Bar, Raffle prizes, First 100 people receive free copy of "Toxic Charm", acclaimed new CD by Ace Noface, a Lansing musician with ALS who wrote the whole piano-rock CD with one finger. Admission is $5.
TBA 2010 (thu-sun): Mt. Clemens Music Fest - in Mount Clemens, north of Detroit. more than 100 bands performing at 10 venues.
TBA 2010 (fri-sun): Michigan Irish Music Festival - in downtown Muskegon (West Michigan).
official website: www.michiganirish.org
Festival features an outstanding line-up of music on 3 stages, an Irish Pub, Market vendors, cultural activities, more. tickets: daily admission charge or $25 for a three day pass.
TBA 2010 (fri-sun): FallFest Bluegrass Festival - in Lowell (West Michigan)
official information on: www.wmbma.org/events.html
14th Annual in 2009. Music Festival is put on by the West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association (W.M.B.M.A.), held at the Kent County Fairgrounds. tickets $5 to $25, camping available.
TBA 2010 (sat): Jake's Music Festival - in Grand Rapids (West MI).
official web pages: www.jakesmusicfestival.blogspot.com and www.myspace.com/jakesmusicfestival
Held at the Wealthy Street Theatre, show starts at 5pm, tickets are $10. This year 7 local bands/music acts will get together for a concert to benefit Jake as well as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
TBA 2010 (fri-sat): FemCon - in Lansing at Basement 414.
official information: www.myspace.com/brf07. annual two day pro-feminist rock show and festival.
TBA 2010 (fri-sat): Oktoberfest West Michigan - in Grand Rapids (West MI).
official website: www.oktoberfestwestmichigan.com
Free Admission, free parking, held at John Ball Park, put on by the Edelweiss Club. German music, dancing, authentic German food, beer tent, hosting the largest known Alphorn Ensamble in the US, and more.
TBA 2010 (fri-sat): Roscommon Oktoberfest - in Roscommon (northern lower peninsula).
official information: www.roscommonrotary.com/oktoberfest.htm
Bands, beer tent, food and Texas Hold Em at the K of C Hall, $5 entry fee.
TBA (sat): Annual Fall Fundraiser for WHFR-FM - in Dearborn (west side of Detroit).
All proceeds go to WHFR FM 89.3 which programs Alternative Variety, music little heard elsewhere on Detroit area radio stations.
TBA Just Let Me Breathe benefit concert - Rock Cystic Fibrosis in Metro Detroit.
official web page: www.letsrockcf.org/jlmb.html general info: Rock Cystic Fibrosis
5th Annual in 2008 was at the Royal Oak Music Theatre, all ages, tickets $20, put on by the Rock CF Foundation.
TBA Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival in Ann Arbor.
official website: www.a2bluesjazz.org
2008 was cancelled, was an annual festival till last year. (founded in 1969).
TBA 2010 (fri-sat): 11th Annual Motor City Blues & Boogie Woogie Festival - at Callahan's in Auburn Hills (northwest of Detroit). official information: www.amrf.net
Put on by the American Music Research Foundation whose purpose is capturing artists on video, both in performance and interviews, to be retained in their archives for historical purposes and to create programs for public television. Tickets last year were $35 each night for general admission, $75 VIP tickets, cash bar.
TBA 2010: (sat): Old-Time Fiddlers Contest - Annual Michigan State Championship - in New Boston (southwest of Detroit). official information: www.huronapplefest.com/fiddlerscontest.php
24th in 2009. Contestants must play a waltz, a schottische, a jig and a reel in a manner suitable to Michigan old-time dancing. Contestants will be judged on tempo/timing, intonation, expression and repertoire. There is a non-refundable $10 entry fee. Annual contest is part of the Huron Township Applefest.
TBA 2010: (sun): Michigan State Polka Music Hall of Fame - Fall Banquet, Induction & Dance - in Owosso (Mid-MI, west of Flint).
Held at the Z.C.B.J. Hall, 1775 Owosso St, Owosso, MI. Open to the public. Admission $20 per person, includes banquet & dance. Doors open at Noon.
TBA 2010: (wed-sat): Edgefest - in Ann Arbor.
official information on: www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com
Annual Jazz and Creative Music festival. Edgefest events take place at several venues. Concerts were scheduled so festival goers could experience all shows at all venues. Reservations accepted for individual concerts and a festival wide "Edgepass" for admission to all shows was available.
TBA 2010: Detroit Black Music Awards (DBMA) - 1st Annual was held on Sunday October 11, 2009 at Bert's Warehouse Theater, 2739 Russell St. (Eastern Market Place). Tickets $20, VIP $40. Misty Love is the president of the DBMA. 2009 promo video
TBA 2010 (sun): PolkaFest - in Troy at the The American Polish Cultural Center. Advance Tickets $15 per-person, at the Door $18 per-person.
TBA 2010 (fri): Zombie Dance Party - at the Magic Stick music bar in Detroit, located at 4120-4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, phone 313-833-9700. Party's sixth year, ages 21+, bands plus djs. Dressing up as a zombie is highly recommended. Admission $10. info at www.myspace.com/zombiedanceparty
TBA 2010 (sat): International Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum Induction and Awards - in Detroit. official websites: www.igmhf.org and www.myspace.com/igmhf
13th Annual Induction and Awards Celebration held at the Max M. Fisher Music Center. Tickets are $75 in advance and $100 at the door. To purchase tickets call 313-592-0017 or visit www.igmhf.org.
TBA 2010: Annual Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters in Harbor Springs (northwest tip of lower peninsula). official website: www.springfed.org/Songwriters.html
15th Annual, presented by Springfed Arts.
TBA 2010 (sat): Michigan Competing Band Association State Championship - in Detroit at Ford Field. High School Marching bands, Drum & Bugle Corps style bands in four MCBA Flights of Competition. Tickets are available the day of the event at Ford Field, Cash Only. info on MCBA website
TBA 2010 (thur): Royal Oak Music Festival in Royal Oak (just north of Detroit). multiple venues. details
TBA 2010: Urban Organic Music/Art Festival in Detroit.
official website: www.urban-organic.net
Annual multi-venue music and art festival celebrating positive, emerging, and progressive soul and hip-hop artists from around the world. several fest events charge admission.
TBA 2010 (friday): Do You Hear What I Hear? Santa Claus is Coming To Town so Have a Holly Jolly Christmas, Deck The Halls, Roast Chestnuts on an Open Fire, and don't Get Run Over By a Reindeer! Merry Christmas to all my fellow Michigan residents and to everyone around the world.
TBA 2010 (sat): 10th Annual Holiday Blues Showcase - at Memphis Smoke in Royal Oak. 100 S Main St., Royal Oak, MI 48067. ph# 248-543-4300. Proceeds benefit the Motor City Music Foundation / Detroit Music Awards (DMA).
December 31st: Enjoy Great Party Music at New Year's Eve Parties throughout all Michigan!
To find most New Year's Eve Parties, see your local paper or local community website.
Michigan Neighbors Having Music Events
July 16-18, 2010: Bluesfest International - Annual event in Windsor & London Ontario, Canada (across from Detroit).
TBA 2010 (sat): Boblo Island International Music & Jazz Festival - annual, tickets $25 (or $75 all-access).
TBA 2010 (fri-sat): Jazz In The Village - in Sarnia, Canada (across from Port Huron). A Sarnia Organ Donor's Awareness Group annual event. Local jazz musicians and out-of-town guest groups.
CONCERT SERIES AND MUSIC SERIES Throughout Michigan
White Crow Conservatory of Music - in Saginaw. Main Concert Season (five days a week) runs from Sept thru May. It also has workshops and full day festivals throughout the year. wccm on myspace
Chamber Music Series at the Scarab Club 2008/2009 - in Detroit. 11th season, October through June.
Ionia Bluegrass Country Shows - in Ionia. One a month, October through May.
MAMA's Coffee House Concert Series - in Bloomfield Hills. It's a nonprofit organization and a production of Michigan Acoustic Musicians Alliance (MAMA) and Birmingham Unitarian Church. Has open mic, General admission usually $12.
Rockin' On The Riverfront 2009 - Fridays July 24th to Sept 4th in Downtown Detroit. Presented by WCSX (94.7 FM) and Andiamo Restaurants.
Pontiac Live - summer concert series beginning July 17th at the Phoenix Plaza Amphitheater. Tickets start at $10.
Plymouth Music in the Park 2009 - Wednesdays at noon from June 17th through August 19th in Kellogg Park.
Belleville Music in the Park 2009 - Sundays at 3pm from June 28th through August 16th in Victory Park. for more info, call 734-620-0246.
Razor Entertainment presents the third annual Jazz at the Library Series in Charlevoix, Michigan. This concert series features the Chris Copeland Trio along with special guests each week in July and August 2009, Every Wednesday evening in the summer, outdoors, at the Charlevoix Public Library. 7pm. Free Concerts. info when posted or call 231-631-8987.
Flint Music in the Parks 2009 - Four Free Concerts, July 1, July 7, July 14, August 14. All start at 7pm.
Manitou Music Festival Concert Series 2009 - July & August in the Northwest Lower Peninsula. various types of music, tickets $15 each concert.
Bach Festival of Kalamazoo Concert Series - in Kalamazoo (West MI). 62nd Season, click calendar for specific dates.
MUSIC VENUES AND CONCERT HALLS WITH SHOWS OF NATIONAL TOURING MUSIC ACTS
Lexington Music Theatre - Music Events - in East MI, lower right part of the Thumb. 1-877-4LEXMTC.
Chene Park Entertainment Center - in Detroit. 2600 Atwater Street, Detroit, MI 48207. 313-393-0292.
Detroit Opera House - Season info - Detroit Opera House at 1526 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226 is home of the Michigan Opera Theatre.
DTE Energy Music Theatre (formerly Pine Knob) - in Clarkston (northwest of Detroit). 7774 Sashabaw Rd, Clarkston, MI 48348 (north of Detroit). map and parking info
Emerald Theatre - in Mount Clemens (north of Detroit). 31 N Walnut Street, Mt Clemens, MI 48043 (north of Detroit). 586-913-1920.
Fillmore Detroit (The Fillmore Detroit, formerly known as the State Theatre). 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 (Downtown). on myspace
Harpos - in Detroit.
Kerrytown Concert House - in Ann Arbor
Magic Bag - in Ferndale (just north of Detroit)
Magic Stick (part of the Majestic Theatre complex) - in Detroit. 4120-4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI (directions on website). ph# 313-833-9700.
Majestic Theatre (and Majestic Theatre complex) - in Detroit. 4120-4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI (directions on website). ph# 313-833-9700.
Meadow Brook Music Festival - in Rochester Hills (north of Detroit)
Phoenix Plaza Amphitheater - in Downtown Pontiac (north of Detroit). 10 Water Street, Pontiac, MI 48342. 248-758-3935.
Royal Oak Music Theatre - in Royal Oak (just north of Detroit)
St. Andrew's Hall - in Downtown Detroit
The Ark - in Ann Arbor
The Machine Shop - in Flint
The Palace of Auburn Hills - in Auburn Hills (northwest of Detroit)
many music bars and music clubs are listed on Metro Detroit Bars and Clubs page.
EVENT STATUS UNKNOWN and FORMER EVENTS - website gone or info not updated in a long time
Corktown Music Festival - in Detroit (July 24, 2010?). website www.corktownmusicfestival.com no longer existed as of 3-10-2010.
Cornstock Music Festival - in Scotts (Southwest MI) - EVENT STATUS UNKNOWN www.cornstockmusicfest.com
MME - Metro Music Expo - may no longer exist. www.metromusicexpo.com is gone, www.myspace.com/metromusicexpo hasn't been updated since early 2009.
Detroit News Teen Battle of the Bands - no longer exists, contact the Detroit News for info. It was an annual competition for 13 to 18 year olds who are in Metro Detroit bands of all genres, 10 to 12 bands in the finals, $10,000 worth of prizes.
former web page with general information and rules: Battle of the Bands - Previous Years
Deadlines for Applications and Submissions To Perform Music at Events in Michigan
Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair - Deadline is usually before April 17th. Annual 3-Day event in Sterling Heights (north of Detroit) is held on the last weekend in July.
Dirt Fest - Deadline is usually before June 30th. Annual event held at Birch Run Expo Center (north of Flint) around August 2nd. Lots of bands, 4 stages, MANY different styles of music.
Arts, Beats & Eats - Deadline is usually before March 30th. Annual big-time festival held in Pontiac (north of Detroit) features over 200 music performances every Labor Day weekend.
Dally in the Alley - Deadline is before end of July. Send press packet along with contact information. Annual music/art event held in Detroit in early Sept.
Additional Web Sites Listing Music Events in Michigan
Detroit Concerts - their music events and competitions at venues such as St. Andrews Hall in Detroit, Pike Room and The Eagle Theatre in Pontiac, more.
Detroit Area Blues Events - throughout the year. one continually updated page of event dates, location, artists, and contact info listed by the Detroit Blues Society (DBS). also see DBS Official Events.
West Michigan Country.com - a one stop site for infomation on country events, artist, venues, radio, and west Michigan country news.
Northern Michigan Music Festivals - northern lower peninsula and the U.P., includes overviews and links to info.
U.P.Bands.com - their list of festivals includes all of the upper peninsula and northern Wisconson.
Leelanau County Events and Music Events (Northwest Lower Peninsula, just north of Traverse City)
Fusicology List of Detroit Events - underground, house, freestyle, soul ...
Frankenmuth Festivals - in Frankenmuth (Mid-MI). [future dates].
Cranbrook Music Guild - in Bloomfield Hills. classical/chamber music. subscriptions $100-$150, single tickets $30.
